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Point mutations are caused due to

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change in single base pair of DNA

b

insertion or duplication of a segment of DNA

c

deletion of a DNA segment

d

deletion or insertion of more base pairs of DNA

answer is C.

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Mutation that arise due to change in a single base pair of DNA. This is known as point mutation. A classical example of such a mutation is sickle cell anemia.

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Point mutations are caused due to